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What does the Bible say about Christ's atonement?

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The Bible teaches that Christ finished the work of atonement on the cross, declaring ‘it is finished’ which signifies the complete satisfaction of divine justice for His people.

In John 19:30, Jesus declares 'it is finished' at the moment of His death, indicating that He has completed the work of salvation for His elect. This declaration affirms that all transgressions were finished and that Christ successfully bore the sins of His people, thus fulfilling God's justice. Isaiah prophesied that Christ would not fail in His mission (Isaiah 42:4), emphasizing His assurance as the successful Savior. According to Hebrews 9:26, His sacrificial death was the final offering needed to put away sin for good, demonstrating the completeness of His atonement.
Scripture References: John 19:30, Isaiah 42:4, Hebrews 9:26, Ephesians 1:4-5, Hebrews 9:12, Galatians 3:13, Isaiah 53, Mark 15:34, Ephesians 1:7, Hebrews 2:17, 1 John 2:1-2, John 10:11, Matthew 1:21, Revelation 5:9, Romans 3:25-26, John 10:15-29, John 6:37-39, Hebrews 9:22, Hebrews 2:9-10, Galatians 4:4-5, 1 Corinthians 15:3, Isaiah 53:5, John 10:15, Ezekiel 20:41, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 5:9, Hebrews 4:16, Isaiah 53:11, Romans 8:1, Jeremiah 31, Isaiah 35, John 10:11-18, Acts 20:28, Ephesians 5:25, Hebrews 10:14, Romans 5:8, Romans 8:33-34, John 6:37, Isaiah 42

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